AngusMcFife Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 40 minutes ago, Ray Reed said: I don’t necessarily disagree, but I think that’s more a function of everyone in the room being solid but not having a real standout at the position. Even if that’s the case, still doesn’t excuse him from committing 4 (!) penalties in the first 2 weeks of the season as a DL. Yeah he needs to chill a bit. But 2 are facemask penalties, by DL those are kind of flukey, they are just blindly reaching and grabbing and sometimes you grab a facemask. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFlaccoSeagulls Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 19 hours ago, AngusMcFife said: Yeah he needs to chill a bit. But 2 are facemask penalties, by DL those are kind of flukey, they are just blindly reaching and grabbing and sometimes you grab a facemask. I would give him the benefit of the doubt, except for the fact he has a long track record of being a moron on the field with penalties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Reed Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 On 9/20/2023 at 11:13 AM, AFlaccoSeagulls said: I would give him the benefit of the doubt, except for the fact he has a long track record of being a moron on the field with penalties. Speak of the devil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SalvadorsDeli Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Roquan is something else man. I was completely wrong about him, just didn't believe an ILB could still be a franchise cornerstone-type piece in the modern game. But they are using him differently and he is just built different to begin with. What a player. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamKid Posted October 3, 2023 Author Share Posted October 3, 2023 8 hours ago, SalvadorsDeli said: Roquan is something else man. I was completely wrong about him, just didn't believe an ILB could still be a franchise cornerstone-type piece in the modern game. But they are using him differently and he is just built different to begin with. What a player. Our biggest issue for years on defense was stopping the small ball game and passes in behind the 2nd level of our defense. It's also fair to say there was a defeatist mentality instilled by ineffectual players/coaches in leadership positions. Roquan alone went a long way towards eradicating those plaguing weaknesses. Then you throw in the development of PQ, the injection of blue chip talent at Safety, and McDonald modernizing our scheme. The result is a defense that can absorb major losses at both CB & EDGE and still produce top flight results- something I never would've expected. Guys are walking in off the street and seamlessly joining this defense. Career backups are playing some of their best ball. Mercenary Vets like Clowney are singing the praises of our players and coaches. That side of the ball just has the sauce right now and it's all super encouraging. There will be some low moments to come I'm sure, especially if the injuries don't stop, but for now we should all enjoy what's cooking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamKid Posted October 3, 2023 Author Share Posted October 3, 2023 4 minutes ago, DreamKid said: Our biggest issue for years on defense was stopping the small ball game 5 minutes ago, DreamKid said: and passes in behind the 2nd level of our defense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coordinator0 Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 It makes a certain degree of sense to me. I've been beating the drum for years that the off-ball linebackers who play 100% (or nearly that) of the snaps are still highly valuable despite popular theory on certain positions holding far more weight. At this pace I don't think it's improbable that the team brings back Queen on a new deal. Simpson was drafted to be his replacement... but he has to show something first. I am surprised at just who has stepped up though. Stevens in particular has had an impressive turnaround. Did not see that coming. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Reed Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 22 hours ago, SalvadorsDeli said: Roquan is something else man. I was completely wrong about him, just didn't believe an ILB could still be a franchise cornerstone-type piece in the modern game. But they are using him differently and he is just built different to begin with. What a player. Quote That sort of thing trickles down energy-wise to the rest of the defense. Having a dog in the middle again will surprise a lot of you with how much of a difference it will make. : ) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamKid Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share Posted October 18, 2023 Only took 4 years and a new DC for us to take advantage of Buike's flexibility, better late than never I suppose. This was a trait I identified pre draft and to see it come to fruition is just awesome. I hope he keeps balling. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Reed Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 16 hours ago, DreamKid said: Only took 4 years and a new DC for us to take advantage of Buike's flexibility, better late than never I suppose. This was a trait I identified pre draft and to see it come to fruition is just awesome. I hope he keeps balling. You mean to tell me McDonald actually WASNT just a "typical Harbaugh nepotism hire" like many in here stated at the time?! Who'd of thunk it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AFlaccoSeagulls Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 20 minutes ago, DreamKid said: KVN and Clowney are the two biggest things on this list. Not sure if that's a product of Chuck Smith or a product of Mike Mac, or a combination of both. Either way, glad those guys are holding it down for us 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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